LABORATORY TECHNICAN E, ENVIRONMENTAL INORGANIC UNIT

LABORATORY TECHNICAN E, ENVIRONMENTAL INORGANIC UNIT

Salary

$20.60 - $33.68 Hourly

Location

Lansing, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Job Number

3901-26-PH-LAB-128-FILL

Department

Health and Human Services - Central Office

Opening Date

07/15/2026

Closing Date

7/22/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

TECHNICAL (SEIU)

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Job Description

The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.

Laboratory Technicians in the Environmental Chemistry Section participate in a variety of laboratory support activities associated with the analysis of environmental and biological samples of epidemiologic and environmental importance for polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), chlorinated pesticide residues, heavy metals and other industrial and environmental contaminants. Fish tissue is the primary biological matrix analyzed; however, other biological matrices include meat-based grocery items, deer liver and tissues, and wild game tissues. Environmental samples are primarily in the form of water and soils. Environmental contaminants measured within the laboratory are typically present at trace levels, usually at the low parts per billion (ppb) concentrations. The work is performed through the application of a body of knowledge related to standard laboratory methods, practices, procedures, policies and regulations that are highly complex in scope. This is an entry level position. The employee performs a full range of laboratory technician assignments according to established laboratory procedures, policies and practices. The employee uses independent judgment in making decisions related to specific work situations where established procedures, policies and practices apply. Duties include the log-in of laboratory samples, weighing, processing, chopping, grinding, digestion/extraction, clean-up of samples, preparation of samples for instrumental analysis, operation and maintenance of laboratory instruments and equipment, and the collection and maintenance of accurate laboratory test results.

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To be considered for this position you must:

• Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted. See instructions for applying here: Instructions
• Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
• Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
• Attach a cover letter.
• If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrars signature.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching transcripts here: Instructions

Required Education and Experience

Education

Possession of an associate degree in engineering technology, the physical or biological sciences, clinical laboratory science, medical laboratory science, or a related field.

Experience

Laboratory Technician 8

No specific type or amount is required.

Laboratory Technician 9

One year of experience equivalent to a Laboratory Technician 8.

Laboratory Technician E10

Two years of experience equivalent to a Laboratory Technician, including one year equivalent to a Laboratory Technician 9.

Alternate Education and Experience

Laboratory Technician E10

Possession of a bachelors degree or higher with 16 semester (24 term) credits in job specific or related course work may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.

Additional Requirements and Information

The preferred and appointed candidate will be subject to pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty and follow-up drug and/or alcohol testing.

Position Location/Remote Office: The physical location of this position is 3350 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Lansing, MI. This is a fully in-person position.

Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. If working remotely, employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including:

• A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions.
• A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
• Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities.

Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.

As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check. If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.

The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

For information about this specific position, please email MDHHSVacancies@michigan.gov. Please reference the job posting number in subject line.

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Some positions within this class series are assigned job duties that may require possession of a current, valid drivers license to operate a designated state vehicle.

NOTE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

More details on benefits for our new hires are below:

Rewarding Work: State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state's military and veterans; rebuild our state's infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.

Insurance Benefits: The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees' annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.

Retirement Programs: The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state's contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available at http://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

Vacation and Sick Leave: Eligible full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.

Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leave immediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.

Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.

Bonus Programs: Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.

Military Pay Differential: Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.

Tax-Advantaged Programs: In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.

Student Loan Forgiveness: Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Please view Student Loan Information to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.

Tuition Reduction: Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.

Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.

Alternative and Remote Work Schedules: Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.

Great Lakes and Great Times: Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park-just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan's affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.

Updated: 2/28/24

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LABYTCH - Do you possess one of the following: At least an an associate degree in engineering technology, the physical or biological sciences, clinical laboratory science, medical laboratory science, or a related field.. OR A bachelors degree or higher with 16 semester (24 term) credits in job-specific or related course work. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.

• Yes
• No

02

LABYTCH - Please select your level of experience.

• None to one year of experience equivalent to a Laboratory Technician.
• One to two years of experience equivalent to a Laboratory Technician.
• Two to three years of experience equivalent to a Laboratory Technician.
• At least three years of experience equivalent to a Laboratory Technician.

03

Please explain your laboratory experience. If you do not possess experience, enter N/A.

04

• Did you attach a cover letter and a copy of your résumé to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)
• Yes
• No

05

• Did you attach a copy of an official college/university transcript to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)
• Yes
• No

06

• Do you have any substantiated cases of abuse or neglect reported on the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Central Registry?
• Yes
• No

07

• Do you have an Intentional Program Violation from the Department of Health and Human Services?
• Yes
• No

08

• Please select from the options below: (Please note, actions that have been expunged, formal counseling, and layoff actions, such as a reduction in force, need not be reported.) Please select all that apply.
• I have been dismissed within the last two years
• I have resigned in lieu of discipline or dismissal within the last two years
• I have been issued a disciplinary suspension in the last two years.
• I am currently suspended with or without pay pending the outcome of an investigation.
• I have received a written reprimand within the last two years
• I have received an unsatisfactory rating within the last two years
• I have signed a last chance agreement with MDHHS within the last two years
• I certify that none of the above circumstances apply to me

09

If you selected that you have been dismissed within the last two years, resigned in lieu of dismissal within the last two years, were issued a disciplinary suspension within the last two years, are currently suspended with or without pay pending the outcome of an investigation, received a written reprimand within the last two years, received an unsatisfactory rating within the last two years, or signed a last chance agreement with MDHHS within the last two years, please provide an explanation below. If none of the above apply to you, please enter N/A.

10

Are you a current MDHHS employee classified at the posted classification and level(s) (meet the Selective Position Requirement/SubClass Code, etc., if applicable)? If selected, pay and qualifications will be reviewed to determine if the appointment may result in a lateral job change or as a promotion, etc., to the position at the posted location.

• Yes
• No

11

• Do you have any objection to being fingerprinted or drug tested?
• Yes
• No

12

• From the options below, which accurately describes your current status? (A current state employee works for an actual state department such as the Department of Corrections, the Department of Transportation, etc.)
• A current Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employee
• A Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employee in layoff status
• A current State of Michigan (non-MDHHS) employee
• A State of Michigan (non-MDHHS) employee in layoff status
• None of the above

13

Have you had training, or do you have experience with environmental sample preparation for the analysis of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB), polybrominated biphenyls (PBB), chlorinated pesticides, industrial chemicals, haloacetic acids, trihalomethanes, heavy metals or other environmental contaminants?

• Yes
• No

14

If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please explain. If you answered "no", please type N/A.

15

Do you have experience working in an accredited laboratory under ISO 17025 or another ISO standard?

• Yes
• No

16

If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please explain. If you answered "no", please type N/A.

17

Describe a time when you needed to work cooperatively with someone that did not share the same ideas as you.

Required Question

Employer State of Michigan

Department Health and Human Services - Central Office Address Office of Human Resources

235 S. Grand Ave.

Lansing, Michigan, 48933